The Nama J2 and the Kuvings AUTO10 are considered batch or hands-free juicers. This sub-category of cold press juicers took off in the Fall of 2021 with the release of the Nama J2, which has gained cult status with over 10,000 5-star reviews. Two years later, Kuvings released their first hands-free juicer, the AUTO10. Immediately, customers wanted to know which was better, Nama J2 vs Kuvings AUTO10. I’m here to tell you about both and give you my final verdict on the better batch juicer. Let’s dive right in!
What’s In This Article?
Quick View: Nama J2 vs Kuvings AUTO10
Cult Favorite: 10,000+ 5-Star Reviews  | Largest Batch Hopper Available  |
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- Lower Price
- Lighter
- More Compact
- 100% Compostable Packaging
- Smaller Batch Hopper
- Sorbet Attachment Not Included
- Larger Batch Hopper
- Clog-Free Pulp Chute
- 240 watt Motor
- Higher Price
- Heavy
- Plastic & Styrofoam Packaging
The Nama J2
The Nama J2 took hands-free juicing out of obscurity when it hit the market in 2021, selling out in a week. Since then, over 10,000 customers have given this juicer a 5-star review. Why is it one of the top-selling juicers in the industry? They made three key innovations:
- Large 5.25-inch Batching Hopper – At the time of release, the J2 had the largest batching hopper in the industry. Its size allows for whole ingredients to be dropped in without chopping. If the produce fits, you can juice it. Whole apples, beets, and even pineapple juice just fine.
- Wide, Hinged Pulp Chute – The pulp chute is a pain point for most juicers, clogging during juicing and a real pain to clean. Nama fixed this on the J2 by making it wider and hinged. I’ve rarely seen it clog, and by opening it up, cleaning is super simple.
- Fast Prep & Clean-Up – The large batching hopper combined with auto-cut technology means virtually no produce prep work is needed before you juice. Outside of removing things you don’t juice (crowns of pineapple, citrus peel, peach pits, etc) if it fits into the hopper, you can juice it. Also, having designed the J2 with minimal parts that are easy to clean, your clean-up time is super quick. I’ve timed myself at 3 minutes and 30 seconds from start to finish.
- Super Fast Operation
- Large Load-and-Go Produce Hopper
- Minimal Chopping
- Great Nutrient Extraction
- Very Easy to Use
- Quick Cleanup
- 15-Year Warranty
- Some Pulp Left in the Juice
- Sorbet Attachment Sold Separately
To take a deep-dive into what makes the Nama J2 tick, read my Full Nama J2 Review.
The Kuvings AUTO10
Two years later, Kuvings released their first hands-free juicer, the Kuvings AUTO10. It’s clear that they intended to go head-to-head with the Nama J2, and they upped the ante with three notable upgrades:
- Largest Batching Hopper Available – The AUTO10’s batching hopper is 3 liters (100 oz), nearly double the capacity of the Nama J2. This means even quicker juicing capabilities.
- Wide Clog-Free Pulp Chute – Kuvings made their pulp chute even wider. I’ve tested it with all sorts of produce, and it’s not clogged once, whereas the Nama J2’s pulp chute sometimes has a bit of trouble with pineapple and greens. It, too, hinges open for easy cleaning.
- More Powerful Motor – The AUTO10 boasts the most powerful motor amongst hands-free juicers at a hefty 240 watts, allowing a 45-minute continual run time. The Nama J2’s motor is still a powerful 200-watt model, just not as robust as the AUTO10, with a 30-minute continual run time.
- Largest Batching Hopper: 3-Liters
- Hands-Free Juicing
- Most Powerful Batch Juicer Motor Available
- Makes Juice, Smoothies, Nut Milk, and Sorbets
- Juices the Hardest & Most Fibrous Produce with Ease
- No Clogging with Redesigned Pulp Chute
- Substantially Heavier Than Competitors
- Doesn't Fit On Countertop Under Cabinets
- Citrus Attachment Sold Separately
Read my Kuvings AUTO10 Review for all the details of this hands-free juicer machine.
It’s a Matter of Price
To answer which is better, the Nama J2 vs Kuvings AUTO10, is honestly a matter of price. Both are truly excellent machines. The upgraded size and power you get with the AUTO10 come at an additional $150 price tag. So, it boils down to what you value more: Enhanced Performance or Price.
Have you used the Nama J2 or the Kuvings AUTO10? Any questions about either? Let us know in the comments!
You did not tell most imp part, yield. which one gives more yield?
Hello! Great question!
Honestly, the juice yield and pulp levels are very comparable on my testing so far. They are neck-and-neck!
In my opinion, if you’re interested in the larger batching hopper, more powerful motor, better pulp outlet chute, longer run time and sorbet attachment being included, the AUTO 10 is the best option.
But if you’d rather not pay an extra $150 for those advantages, the Nama J2 is a great value purchase.
With the Black Friday sales, 30% off puts the AUTO10 at an amazing price point that’s actually less than the J2.
There’s a chance Nama will have a Black Friday sale starting Friday, but I can’t say for sure yet. As soon as I know, I’ll post on Instagram stories.
Here’s my discount code for the AUTO10 to save $210: JUICEFEASTER30
Here’s the link to purchase it: https://geni.us/Auto10
If you decide upon the Nama, here’s my discount code to save $55: JUICEJ210
Here’s the link to purchase it: https://geni.us/NamaJ2
Either way, you’ll be sure to have an amazing juicer!
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Stay Juicy!
~Brett
@JuiceFeaster
thank you.
Most welcome!
What’s the difference between auto10 and newest version rev, worth the additional cost? And ginger and turmeric which one operates best for this?
Hello Ana! Great question!
The REVO830 and the AUTO10 are similar in pretty much everything other than the following:
1. REVO830 has two feed chutes, one tall vertical cut chute great for greens, celery, etc and one larger flip-top chute which is great for adding whole beets, apples pears, etc. The AUTO10 has the 100 oz batching hopper.
On the REVO830, you have to feed each ingredient one at a time. On the AUTO10, you just add all the ingredients to the hopper, close the lid and walk away allowing multitasking while it juices.
I personally like the batching hopper on the AUTO10 because its just so convenient to add everything and go.
I also find it easier to juice berries and grapes as well as make nut milks on the AUTO10 because its a bit awkward to add the grapes, berries and ladles of nuts to the REVO830 flip-top chute vs very easy to add to the batching hopper on the AUTO10.
2. The AUTO10 has a redesigned, hinged pulp outlet chute, whereas the REVO830 still has the fixed outlet chute. I find the AUTO10’s outlet chute to be bigger, easier to clean and less prone to clogging.
With regards to ginger and turmeric, both handle them well. They each have the same capability to juice them with no problem. The main difference being that on the REVO830, one adds the ginger and turmeric one at a time, vs adding everything to the hopper all at once.
I do think there will be less clogging potential with ginger turmeric type shot recipes on the AUTO10 with its re-designed pulp outlet chute too.
Both are awesome juicers, it really comes down to your preferences!
Either way, now is a great time to make a decision on one as the 30% sale with my discount code is a crazy good deal!
My discount code to save $210 is: JUICEFEASTER30
Here’s the link where you can use the code: https://geni.us/JFKuvings
Let me know if you have any other questions and keep me posted on what you decide to get!
Stay Juicy!
~Brett
@JuiceFeaster
How is the Auto10 for cleanup compared to the J2? Is one quicker than the other?
Hi Lona! Great question! They both are easy to clean up. I’ve timed them both and they take about 3 minutes 30 seconds to clean and have ready for the next juicing session.
The Kuvings AUTO10 does have a new cleaning brush attachment that makes cleaning the juicing screen faster than using the toothbrush sized brush on the Nama J2.
But honestly it only saves 15-30 seconds, so not a huge advantage, but its just convenient and fun to use.
I show it being used in my AUTO10 review video on YouTube.
You can check it out here:
https://youtu.be/1FNkAhvVBW8?si=4MdU_39WwbJqf-m7
I think they are both great juicers and I definitely recommend them both. It really comes down to whether you prefer the more powerful motor, the longer run time, the larger batching hopper, the bigger pulp outlet chute and having the sorbet attachment included on the AUTO10 vs the converse on the J2.
Either way, now is a great time to get one as the Black Friday sales are (30% off on the AUTO10) with my discount code is a crazy good deal!
My discount code for Kuvings sale is: JUICEFEASTER30
Here’s the link where you can use it: https://geni.us/JFKuvings
Sale ends 11-24-23!
Also, I can’t officially say yet, but there is a really good chance of a Nama Black Friday sale, hint hint!
Currently, my Nama $55 off code is: JUICEJ210
but check back with me on Friday to see if there is a Black Friday special.
Here’s the link to purchase the Nama:
geni.us/NamaJ2
Let me know if you have any other questions!
Stay Juicy!
~Brett
@JuiceFeaster